The Question: How many pieces of paper will one tree make? The Answer: Since trees are different sizes, it would be difficult to say how much paper comes…
The Question: Who invented the parking meter? The Answer: Carl C. Magee, of Oklahoma City, Okla., is generally credited with originating the idea. As head of the…
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What is so unusual about P.T. Barnum's obituary?
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What is most interesting about the obituary of the famous showman P.T. Barnum is that he got to read it. Here's how…
The Question: What do social security numbers mean? What do the numbers tell you about someone? The Answer: A social security number has three parts, an area…
(Encyclopedia) Morrison, Toni, 1931–2019, American writer, b. Lorain, Ohio, as Chloe Ardelia (later Anthony) Wofford; B.A. Howard Univ., 1953, M.F.A. Cornell, 1955. Her fiction is noted for its…
(Encyclopedia) Darnley, Henry Stuart or Stewart, Lord, 1545–67, second husband of Mary Queen of Scots and father of James I of England (James VI of Scotland). His mother was Margaret Douglas, the…
Information about the virus, precautions to take, and educational activities for your children if their schools are closed In April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) broke…
rock group Vermont-based band known for mixing unconventional lyrics with a spontaneous music style. Like the Grateful Dead, Phish established a reputation of tireless touring and boasts a devoted…
The Question: I was wondering if you could send me - or refer me to - a thorough list of prominent Americans born in 1899. Those I'm aware of are Duke…
